[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 31, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 31CFR537.404] [Page 176] TITLE 31--MONEY AND FINANCE: TREASURY CHAPTER V--OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PART 537_BURMESE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart D_Interpretations Sec. 537.404 Purchase of shares in economic development projects in Burma. The purchase of shares, including an equity interest, in the economic development of resources located in Burma, is prohibited when those shares are purchased after the effective date directly or indirectly from the Government of Burma or a nongovernmental entity in Burma, unless purchased pursuant to an agreement entered into prior to May 21, 1997. U.S. persons may purchase debt instruments issued by the Government of Burma or a nongovernmental entity in Burma, directly or indirectly, provided that such instruments are not convertible into equity, and do not provide for participation, including as collateral or security, in royalties, earnings, or profits in the economic development of resources located in Burma.